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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 931.36 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 931.36 and 236.80 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 931.36 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/931.36 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 931.36 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 220,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,546.05/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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